Asisipho Mbeki #SuccessStory

What impact has Career Services had in your life?

Career Services has been a game changer in my job-hunting journey in terms of assisting me with cover letters, CV writing, and interview preparation tips. Attending the Career Services workshops has contributed immensely with the necessary knowledge I needed as I was entering the job-hunting stage.

Will you recommend Career Services to other students? Why?

 I would definitely recommend Career Services to the students because the services offered catalyse the job hunting, resulting in a candidate standing a better chance of being employed.

What is your current occupation or job?

I am currently a GPS intern.

What do you wish you had done at university that would have assisted you more in your job today?

I wish I had participated more in the career workshops that were being hosted at the university, because this is where networking happens.

What top three tips do you have for students and graduates entering job hunting season now?

It is vital to use the services that are offered by the university to our advantage. Therefore, it is essential to seize each and every opportunity with both hands, because we are in the stage of developing ourselves professionally.

Job hunting can be a daunting process, but it is important to maintain a positive mindset and attitude and take things one step at a time. It is important to tailor your CV regularly. Also, I recommend taking the LinkedIn and other free online courses for professional growth and for boosting soft skills.

Do not be afraid to ask for help whenever you feel confused or need assistance. Always reach out to the respective companies you wish to work for. Lastly, it is important to always be updated with job positions that are issued daily.

Katleho Mofokeng #SuccessStory

What impact has Career Services had in your life?

Career Services always kept me up to date and motivated with the newsletters they sent to my student email. And when I completed my qualification, they made sure I knew about the existence of their services and that they were just a phone call away.

Will you recommend Career Services to other students? Why?

I would definitely recommend them because they offer a lot of services that students don't know they have free access to. They help with preparing for interviews, they can also help with perfecting your CV, all for FREE. Talk about a bargain.

What is your current occupation or job?

I'm currently employed by the Free State Department of Education as a PL1 Mathematics and Physical Science teacher at Bethlehem Combined School, teaching grades 10-12.

What do you wish you had done at university that would have assisted you more in your job today?

I wish I had paid more attention to my studies when I was still a student; surely my results would be better than they are at the moment. Right now, looking back, I should have added robotics and coding or IT as third major – there are a lot of opportunities for those subjects in the real world.

What top three tips do you have for students and graduates entering job hunting season now?

#1 Trust God – everything happens for a reason. God put you where you are right now for a reason and only He knows why you are there. Trust the process.

#2 Patience – it is going to be difficult to get employed with the country's high unemployment rate – from failing interviews to feeling stagnant – but if you are patient, you will get employed and things will change. A lot is happening out here, but there is light as long as you are patient within the process.

#3 Do not give up – NEVER GIVE UP!